Cherry Blossom Cookies

With the tasty blend of tart cherries and sweet white chocolate, these cookies are sure to please the crowd. The soft, buttery confections melt in your mouth and make you want more. Arrange these magical cookies on a tray and watch them disappear!

RecipeSavants.comWith the tasty blend of tart cherries and sweet white chocolate, these cookies are sure to please the crowd. The soft, buttery confections melt in your mouth and make you want more. Arrange these magical cookies on a tray and watch them disappear!Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Dairy,Other Recipes, RecipesDairy,OtherAmericanCherry Blossom CookiesPT35MServes 12
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1 Jar Maraschino Cherries1 Cup Butter1 Cup Powdered Sugar2 Teaspoons Maraschinio Cherry Liquid6 Drops Red Food Coloring Gel0.5 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract2.25 Cups All-Purpose Flour3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar36 White Chocolate DisksPreheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with Silpat or parchment paper and set aside.Use a colander to drain cherries, reserving about 2 tablespoon of the cherry liquid.In a stand mixer, cream butter and gradually mix in powdered sugar. Add cherry juice, coloring gel & vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix until just combined. Remove bowl from the mixer and use a spatula to gently fold the cherries into the dough.Shape dough into 1- inch balls, roll in sugar and flatten into disks. Bake until the sides of the cookies are lightly brown, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate disk in the center of each cookie. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to completely cool.

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